Easypaisa digital bank has partnered with the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST–NUCES) to introduce a hands-on fintech course for business and technology students, aiming to connect academic learning with real-world product development and innovation.
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Under the collaboration, easypaisa professionals are teaching an elective titled “The Fintech Lab: Product Design, Analytics & Emerging Trends” at FAST School of Management, Islamabad. The course blends practical instruction in fintech product strategy, analytics, artificial intelligence and digital innovation, exposing students to current market practices and trends in Pakistan’s fast-evolving financial technology sector.
The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Farhan Hassan, Chief Digital Officer of easypaisa digital bank, and Dr. Sadia Nadeem, Dean of FAST School of Management. Both emphasized the collaboration’s role in nurturing future fintech leaders and aligning academic curricula with the demands of Pakistan’s digital financial ecosystem.
Hassan said easypaisa seeks to share its operational and product expertise with academia to “cultivate the next generation of fintech leaders.” Dr. Nadeem noted that the alliance demonstrates FAST’s commitment to producing graduates equipped with the skills required in the digital banking landscape.
As Pakistan’s first digital bank, easypaisa processed 2.7 billion transactions worth Rs9.5 trillion in 2024 — equivalent to roughly 9% of the country’s GDP — and now serves one in five Pakistani adults, including a 31% women user base, according to company data.
The partnership reflects growing collaboration between universities and fintech firms as Pakistan deepens its digital payments infrastructure, supported by the State Bank’s licensing framework for digital banks and an expanding demand for skilled fintech professionals.
